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MK05 NXS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,465 mi
Last recorded142,465 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 NXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 142,465 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (BOTH FRONTS NO VISIBLE TREAD ON EDGES) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (both fronts ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (lower arm bushes x1 lower x2 upper ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (lower arm bushes x1 lower x2 upper ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (BOTH REARS ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (BUSHES WORN ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 142,465 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (BOTH FRONTS NO VISIBLE TREAD ON EDGES) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (both fronts ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (lower arm bushes x1 lower x2 upper ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (lower arm bushes x1 lower x2 upper ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (BOTH REARS ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (BUSHES WORN ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 132,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2022 132,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 124,032 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 124,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear to wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 121,389 miles

Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 114,566 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 102,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre at 2mm

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre at 3mm

Pass 16 Dec 2017 82,922 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,571 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,551 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,408 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,902 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,756 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,991 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

n/s front tyre damage to side wall

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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MK05 NXS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK05 NXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK05 NXS registered?

MK05 NXS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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